Partnership Act 1890: Fundamental partnership legislation that defines basic rights and duties of partners, providing default provisions if not explicitly addressed in agreement
Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000: Governs LLP structures and corporate aspects of LLP partnerships, crucial if the firm operates as an LLP
Companies Act 2006: Relevant for partnerships with corporate elements and where partners serve as directors, defining director duties and corporate governance requirements
Employment Rights Act 1996: Addresses the employment status of non-equity partners, defining potential worker/employee rights and protections that may apply
Equality Act 2010: Covers anti-discrimination provisions, equal treatment obligations, and protection of characteristics in the partnership context
Data Protection Act 2018 & UK GDPR: Regulates handling of personal data and privacy considerations within the partnership
Competition Act 1998: Relevant for structuring restrictive covenants and non-compete provisions in the partnership agreement
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Applicable for partnerships involving regulated activities, defining compliance requirements and regulatory obligations
Common Law Principles: Encompasses fiduciary duties, duty of good faith, and confidentiality obligations that apply to partnership relationships
Tax Legislation (Income Tax Act 2007): Covers partnership tax provisions and treatment of drawings and profit shares for non-equity partners
